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Second Industrial revolution begins
The expansion of telegraph lines and railroads allowed for the movement of culture. This heavily impacted the 1880s for all citizens. -
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Smallest War (Cuba)
The Little War or Small War was one of the three battles fought between Cuban rebels and the Spaniards who occupied Cuba. -
Initial Construction Panama Canal
France begins construction of the Panama Canal, causing turmoil for the citizens of Panama. The project is later abandoned and taken over by the United States in 1904 -
Banda
Banda is a style of music using piston metal instruments that was established in Sinaloa, Mexico in the 1880s and reached popularity in the 1890s. -
Cochiti Indians
Adolph F. Bandelier explores the cliff dwellings of the Cochiti Indian territory in New Mexico. It becomes a national monument named after Bandelier -
The Story of a Wayfarer, or Gervacio and Aurora
Manuel Salazar was one of the earliest novelists to be published in Spanish. Written by Manuel M. Salazar, The Story of a Wayfarer, or Gervacio and Aurora is a story based off of the letters written by countless women and Gervacio's love for them. In the novel, Salazar depicts Nex Mexico as 'peaceful' despite the turmoil, -
El Puente de Metlac
Painted by José María Velasco, El Puente de Metlac was painted in response to the 'newly' created train systems in 1870. The expansion of transportation led to the spread of culture. This was beneficial but also meant more settlements would be established. -
Love in the City
Written by José Martí, Love in the City depicts a gruesome scene in New York. Due to the Industrialisation, life is now fast-paced and keeps the citizens from taking in the beauty of life. The love the city once housed is now replaced with "dead doves." -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
Part of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 is ruled unconstitutional, finding that corporations cannot discriminate based on race or ethnic orientation. This benefited countless Mexican-Americans, opening job opportunities to them. -
Haymarket riot
Haymarket riot started three days after a general strike for an eight hour work day and ended with the bombing of Illinois' local police. Eight people were killed in the assault and another eight convicted. Several groups partook in the protest. -
American Federation of Labor
The AFL, or American Federation of Labor, is arguably the most influential union, founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers. The AFL fought for livable wages and increased saftely for all workers. -
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Armed Resisitance
Starting in 1886 many Mexican-Americans lead groups focused on armed resistance against forced land seizures in New Mexico. This lasted until 1889. -
The Charleston Earthquake
José Martí writes about The Charleston Earthquake, one of the largest earthquakes recorded from the East Coast. He depicts the panic and hopelessness of the citizens as they scramble to recover. By challenging stereotypes created by the Civil War, the description helps explain what the time period was like. -
Cardón
The realism style oil painting of Mexican geography, painted by José María Velasco, brought recognition to Mexico's countryside and helped influence the Mexican culture. -
Monument to Cuauhtémoc
The statue of Cuauhtémoc was erected in 1887 by Francisco Jimenez and Miguel Noreña in indigenismo style and established to honour Tlatoani. Mexico is known for embracing their past. -
Tormento a Cuauhtémoc
Tormento a Cuauhtémoc, sculpted by Gabriel Guerra, depicts a method used to torture two Indian captives by Spaniards. The treatment of natives was poor and led to a lasting rift in the culture. -
Two Homelands
Written by José Martí, Two Homelands describes Martí's heartbreak over the state of himself and Cuba. Martí describes his lost as a widow. The emotions felt by Martí were felt by many other groups, as Martí was forcibly separated from his one true homeland. -
Ancient Shrine, Island Mugeres
Alice Dixon Le Plongeon was an amateur archeologists and English photographer. Alice Plongeon was one of the first people to excavate Mayans cities, such as the Chicén Itzá and Uxma cites. The Ancient Shrine was one of the earliest photos of Mayan civilization that helped pave the way for future expeditions. -
Bull Fight in Mexico
Located in Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the oil painting depicts a tradition bull fight. Mexico maintained traditions,like bull fighting, which were heavily symbolic to the cultute. -
Nezahualcoyotl
Jesús Fructuoso Contreras, a Mexican sculptor, created the piece to honor Nezahualcoyotl, a great Aztec leader who influenced Mexican tradition. The piece is displayed in Mexico City. -
The Founding of Mexico City
José María Jara used the creation myth behind the formation of Tenochtitlan as his muse for the painting. The Aztec myth is important to the culture of Mexico, especially Mexico City. -
Foundation of Mexico City
Joaquín Ramírez referenced the Aztec myth of the foundation of Tenochtitlán and used the myth as his inspiration behind the piece. Aztec culture heavily influenced the following Mexican culture. -
Oklahoma Land Rush
President Benjamin Harrison offered Anglo-Americans the rights to nearly two million acres of land in Oklahoma. An estimated 50,000 Sooners participated in one of the largest land grabs offered by the U.S.
